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turpitude

[tur-pi-tood, -tyood] / ˈtɜr pɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /


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Luz’s monologue revealing Elliot’s turpitude is a rare stagy moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

She had previously said a failure to hold the inquiry would be "the epitome of moral and ethical turpitude", adding only an inquiry would reveal the truth.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

According to a 2021 Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office manual, material relating to dishonesty, assaults, racial bias and acts of moral turpitude can all be relevant Brady material.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

And he has grandstanded constantly about Santos’ turpitude on TV.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023

Fugacious, tourbillion, moiety, repugn, sacrosanct, censure, morass, El Dorado, and turpitude.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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